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Hello, iPhone! (and bye, Android)
Discover my personal journey from being a loyal Android user to switching to the iPhone XS Max after years of using Nokia and Windows devices. I explain how a combination of tech conference inspiration and Android fatigue led to this major change, along with my initial impressions after living with the iPhone for three months.
Help out by filling out my quick survey!
As I near the completion of my Executive MBA studies, I am conducting research on organizational advocacy and inviting you to contribute to my thesis by taking a brief, anonymous survey. If you have just one or two minutes to spare, your input will help shape my final paper, which I plan to analyze and publish later this year.
How I migrated from X (Twitter) to Bluesky
Discover why a long-time Twitter user with nearly 25,000 tweets decided to finally leave X for Bluesky. I share my journey from loving early Twitter to feeling the platform had become a "dated shopping mall," and why I now feel at home on Bluesky’s familiar, ad-free, and curatable interface.
I feel bad for not paying for quality software - so I made a small donation
As a lifelong IT professional, I felt compelled to finally express gratitude to the developers of the free tools I rely on by making a small donation. To determine which applications truly deserve this support, I used PowerShell to analyze my installed software and usage patterns, ensuring my contribution went to the right places.
I guess we are never returning to the office
If you are wondering whether a return to the office is still viable for modern consulting work, my recent experience suggests that digital flexibility is now essential. By analyzing how I structure my hybrid meetings and balance parental responsibilities, I argue that the time and energy required to commute make returning to a physical office unnecessary for our transformed workflow.
Jussi Roine
Microsoft MVP and consultancy founder with 30+ years of experience, passionate about Microsoft security, AI governance, and sharing what I learn along the way.